Times of India

On September 22, 1914, World War I reached India when the German cruiser SMS Emden shelled Madras, firing more than 125 shells in around 10 minutes. The attack set a Burmah Oil tank ablaze, damaged buildings and sent residents fleeing. This story revisits the dramatic raid, the Emden’s deceptive disguise, its mysterious retreat and how the German warship’s name became part of southern India’s vocabulary.

Recently senior railway engineers have raised concerns over heavy corrosion in the bogies of LHB passenger coaches, despite the use of materials that are designed to resist corrosion and efforts to strengthen cleaning and maintenance practices.

An astonishing 1951 photograph of Mickey Mantle has shattered records, fetching $3 million at auction. This particular image laid the groundwork for his legendary 1952 Topps baseball card. Captured just before Mantle stepped onto the field for the New York Yankees, the rare PSA Type I image has found a new home with collector Ron Firman, marking a historic peak for Type I sports photographs.

Elvis Presley superfan Claire Starring has bought “Lil’ Graceland”, a Memphis home inspired by the singer’s famous estate, for $150,000. The three-bedroom property was previously bought for $55,000 in 2017. Starring plans to keep its retro interiors, remodel two backyard caravans for guests and continue using the property as a short-term rental, recording studio and film and photo location.

An Audi overturned after colliding with a Toyota Glanza on 130-Metre Road in Greater Noida’s Bisrakh area. The crash drew a crowd of onlookers and motorists, who helped turn the car back onto its wheels. No injuries were reported, while police are investigating the circumstances of the accident.

Rani Mukerji's mother, Krishna Mukerji, passed away on September 22 at 75. Yash Raj Films confirmed the news and requested privacy for the family. A playback singer with Bengali-Hindi film ties, she was married to filmmaker Ram Mukerji and sister to Debashree Roy. Rani has often credited her mother as a major influence on her life.

A federal judge has refused to block a land swap that would give SpaceX more than 700 acres of Texas wildlife refuge land. The company would surrender 683 acres it owns in exchange. Environmental and tribal groups challenged the deal, citing ecological, cultural and historical concerns, but the judge said they had provided limited evidence of potential harm.

Paramount Skydance has successfully completed its monumental $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery. This transformative media merger encountered legal challenges from various US states and the Writers Guild of America. To mitigate potential asset sales, Paramount agreed to implement specific film quotas and establish a news oversight committee, while also committing to boost domestic film production and increase its annual movie releases.

Saurav Ghosal is watching his first Asian Games without a racquet in hand since 2002, but India's former squash star believes the country's medal hopes have never been clearer. As mentor to Anahat Singh, Ghosal discusses handling expectations, the significance of Olympic qualification, and why medals -- not promise -- must define India's squash campaign in Aichi-Nagoya.

Union minister Giriraj Singh recently graced the opening of a KFC outlet in Begusarai, stirring up a frenzy on social media. This event brought back his controversial remarks suggesting Hindus should choose only jhatka meat and steer clear of halal options. This reopening has reignited the debate surrounding his dietary suggestions and the implications for cultural dining.